Annabelle Brian
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Annabelle Brian dominated Dutch and Belgian karting before making her French F4 debut in 2025, charging from 26th to 11th at Magny-Cours and eyeing F1 Academy for 2026.
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Annabelle Brian is a 17-year-old Dutch racer who made her single-seater debut in the 2025 French F4 Championship after dominating karting competitions across the Netherlands and Belgium. She’s quickly establishing herself as one of the top female talents in European formula racing.
EARLY YEARS
Born in the Netherlands, Annabelle began her motorsports journey in karting at a young age. While details about her family background and early exposure to racing remain private, her natural talent behind the wheel became evident quickly as she progressed through competitive karting categories.
OTHER INTERESTS
Information about Annabelle’s interests outside of motorsports has not been publicly documented.
EARLY SUCCESS
Brian’s karting career was nothing short of impressive. She claimed the IAME X30 Junior Netherlands championship in 2022, followed by the X30 Senior championship in Belgium’s GK4 Kart Series in 2023. These victories caught the attention of MP Motorsport, whose director advised her to make the leap to single-seater racing. Following this guidance, she transitioned to cars at the start of the 2025 French F4 season, marking a significant step up in her racing career.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2022: IAME X30 Junior Netherlands Champion
- 2023: X30 Senior Champion, Belgium GK4 Kart Series
- 2025: Debut in French F4 Championship
- 2025: Best finish of 11th place at Magny-Cours, charging from P26 to P11
INSPIRATIONS
While Annabelle has not publicly shared details about her racing role models or personal inspirations, the MP Motorsport director has been instrumental in guiding her career progression from karting to single-seaters.
REPUTATION
Brian has earned recognition as a strong female contender in French F4, consistently performing as the top female driver in multiple race weekends. She’s praised for her racecraft and overtaking ability, particularly demonstrated in her charge from 26th to 11th position at Magny-Cours. Despite not yet securing wins or podiums, her pace and wheel-to-wheel racing skills have impressed observers. Media coverage has been positive, highlighting her smooth transition from karting success to competitive single-seater racing.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Annabelle is treating 2025 as a learning year in French F4, competing at circuits including Magny-Cours, Spa-Francorchamps, and Circuit Paul Armagnac in Nogaro. Her plan is to step up to the F1 Academy with Dutch teams in 2026, continuing her progression up the motorsport ladder. With 12 race starts under her belt and a DriverDB score of 1,483 as of April 2025, she’s building the foundation for what promises to be an exciting future in formula racing.
References:
Driver Database Profile
Racers Behind The Helmet Articles
Feeder Series Season Guide
Speed Queens Blog Post
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